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Idol’s top 10 girls sing for their lives, again

We’re still narrowing things down in chunks, y’all. Tonight, ten “Idol” girls sing for their lives. Again. You finally get to vote. And five more will go home. Repeat Wednesday with the boys.

Zoanette Johnson: “What’s Love Got to Do With It?” OK, I’ll admit it. This is a mess. Wrong, wrong, wrong — from the hair to the makeup to the outfit to the garbled lyrics at the beginning. I get why she’s doing this song and what she could potentially do with it, but it’s not working. All of Zoanette’s magic is gone. What’s a wig got to do with it?

“You gotta really be on key and stuff,” Nicki Minaj says.

Breanna Steer: “Flaws and All.” An interesting, non-obvious, Beyoncé song choice. I like this better than last week’s song, which seemed a bit like a put-on to me. Breanna delivers more conviction this time, though it’s a less showy song and performance. She has the poise and polish of a star.

Randy Jackson calls it a “safe song choice” and says “moment” again. That’s his new “dawg” and “in it to win it.” Shut up, Randy Jackson.

Aubrey Cleland: “Big Girls Don’t Cry.” I am by no means a Fergie fan. But this is a great pop song. Rousing, melodic and vocally dynamic. Aubrey has a sweet voice that switches easily from delicacy to power. She, too, has that pop sheen. There’s something effortless about her onstage.

RANDY AGAIN WITH THE MOMENTS. (See above Whitney reaction.)

Janelle Arthur: “If I Can Dream.” Janelle has a lot to prove. She’s a repeat auditioner who’s done OK but didn’t deserve the final slot last week over Rachel Hale. This is a slightly better song choice. But not by much. It’s slow and sleepy and makes her seem older than she is. Her voice wavers when it shouldn’t, and it’s just not very exciting. Like a karaoke soccer mom.

Tenna Torres: “Lost.” I’ve liked Tenna from day 1, but something hasn’t been fully connecting. The first half of the song is fantastic, the second half slightly lets her down. She looks great, though, and I think it might be enough to move her into the next round. I’d really love her to stick around. I think she could be great.

Angie Miller: “Never Gone.” I love-love-love Angie’s tone. Rich and full and emotional. I looked up Colton Dixon’s original version after this performance. Angie’s is better. Hands down. She performs as if she’s already making real music and not in a competition.

Amber Holcomb: “I Believe in You and Me.” HOUSTON. The city and the Whitney. Amber lights up when she’s onstage and, for me, it translates beautifully through the screen. I love the ’90s soul vibe she brings to every performance. Husky and sweet at the same time. And fantastic control. So, so good.

Keith calls it the “perfect song.” Nicki thinks “nothing that came before you is even at that level.” Randy thinks she’s “in it to win it.” Mariah calls her “one of my favorite, favorite people in this competition.”

Kree Harrison: “Stronger.” I know I may get some flack for this, but I’m not really understanding all the Kree love. Yes, she’s a natural singer and effortless and has a great personality. But there were some bum notes in there. And I feel like there’s a lack of energy/push/oomph in her delivery. I’d place Amber, Angie and Aubrey higher. BUT SHE’S GOOD OK SO LAY OFF BEFORE YOU EVEN START.

“You already know that you’re my wife,” Nicki says.

Adriana Latonio: “Stand Up for Love.” Is she really performing a made-for-telethons ballad by Destiny’s Child? In a gown? With pageant hair? So gone, so long.

Candice Glover: “Ordinary People.” Candice is a pro. She knows exactly what to do with her voice. I love that she’s taking on a John Legend song and turning it into her own diva anthem. Every moment in this performance matters. Best of the night. Those notes at the end … Flawless.

Going through to the top 10? I’d give it to Aubrey, Angie, Amber, Kree and Candice. What do you think?

“American Idol” airs at 7 p.m. Tuesday-Thursday on Fox.

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